2023 parliamentary election, page 2
The 2023 early parliamentary election was held in Slovakia on Saturday, September 30. Most public opinion polls indicated that the populist Smer party, led by three-time former prime minister Robert Fico, would come first. Smer left office in 2020, after eight years in power, following the surprise victory in that year’s parliamentary election of the self-proclaimed anti-corruption movement OĽaNO. Most of the other political parties in Slovakia’s fragmented political scene tried to stop Smer, a party under which organised crime thrived, from returning to government. Based on the official results, Smer needs to find coalition partners in order to form a government. Whether Fico, who expresses openly pro-Russian opinions and has lately grown increasingly close to Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán, will be able to do this remains to be seen.
Control of the Interior Ministry is at the centre of coalition talks. No wonder
Fico has one more week to form his government.
The devil lurks in the detail
As the dust clears following the September 30 election, some startling facts emerge.
Slovakia is profoundly and unstoppably changing
Slovak society increasingly feels at home in its natural environment of the cultural West.
Smer threatened with exclusion from EU group over Ukraine
Fico says party is ready to 'pay the price'.
News digest: Fico threatens prosecutors, one has a message for him
No trains to Vienna through Marchegg from next week, interview with popular graffiti artist, and get your passport ready.
Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador over Russia’s interference in Slovak election
In mid-September, a Russian diplomat was expelled.
Parties elected into parliament to receive more than €90 million
Political parties spent more than €21 million on the 2023 campaign.
News digest: Victorious Fico expects a post-election phone call from the president
We look back at yesterday's general election, and the outcome so far.
Fico: Slovakia has more important problems than dealing with Ukraine
Smer leader tells the country to calm down.
Time to 'grab hold' of Slovakia, Russian media write, following election result
In Fico, Slovakia will have a leader loyal to Moscow, they report.
A Smer government is not the only option. There are two plausible alternatives
Pellegrini may seek the premiership.
Fico is likely to return. But Pellegrini will decide who governs
Republika, Sme Rodina and Demokrati are out.
Election tested Slovakia; Fico could strain EU and NATO unity
The international media is highlighting the resurgence of its populist former – and likely future – premier.
Fico is on his way to becoming prime minister, again
Election results will not dispel concerns about Slovakia’s foreign policy orientation.
Smer wins elections, fascists are out of parliament
In theory, Smer leader Robert Fico might have a constitutional majority.
Progresívne Slovensko's landslide win among Slovaks abroad
A record high number of votes received from abroad in 2023.
Fico defeats Slovakia. Hard work is ahead of us
Spreading fear eventually brought Fico victory.
Progresívne Slovensko wins exit polls, Smer is second
Seven to eight parties may get into parliament, according to published exit polls.
LIVE: Smer wins Slovakia parliamentary election 2023
Exit polls have gone wrong again.
Q & A: A guide to Slovakia's parliamentary election 2023
Did you know that Slovaks might be fined on election day?
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